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Dockweiler Beach RV Park

Playa Del Rey, California
4.1 (15 reviews)

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About Dockweiler Beach RV Park

Campground in California.

Dockweiler Beach RV Park sits in an exceptional location right in Playa Del Rey, California, offering RV travelers the rare opportunity to park steps away from the Pacific Ocean. This beachfront setting provides direct access to the sandy shores and the soothing rhythm of Southern California coastal life. The park's proximity to the water makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a beach-focused camping experience without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of an established RV facility.

The Playa Del Rey area is known for its relaxed beach town atmosphere, featuring a long stretch of sandy beach perfect for swimming, surfing, and beach walking. The location puts you within reach of some of Southern California's most beloved coastal attractions. You're conveniently positioned between the iconic Venice Beach and Marina del Rey, both offering excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The nearby Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach areas provide additional opportunities for exploration and water activities.

For those interested in the wider Los Angeles area, Dockweiler's location offers reasonable access to major cultural attractions, including museums in downtown Los Angeles and the entertainment districts throughout the city. The beach community itself features local restaurants and shops within walking or short driving distance, allowing you to experience authentic coastal living without needing to venture far from your RV.

This park appeals to a wide range of travelers. Beach enthusiasts will appreciate the direct ocean access and the opportunity to spend days on the sand. Families enjoy the safe, walkable beach environment and the variety of activities available for children. Retirees appreciate the relaxed pace of coastal living combined with the convenience of established park facilities. Those seeking an escape from inland heat find the ocean breeze and moderate coastal climate refreshing year-round.

The combination of beachfront location, established park infrastructure, and access to Greater Los Angeles attractions makes Dockweiler Beach RV Park a compelling choice for RV travelers wanting to experience Southern California's famous coastline.
4.1

Rating

15

Reviews

Park Details

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Playa Del Rey is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

California weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Playa Del Rey.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Playa Del Rey. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Dockweiler Beach RV Park Reviews

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Natalie

Mar 23, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Natalie

The beach area is beautiful, I mean the sand and the smell of the ocean, lots of parking , meters, however the water is not for swimming. Maybe it’s just me but these beaches have high bacteria alerts most days of the week. 🤨

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Dave Ruiz

Mar 23, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Dave Ruiz

Dockweiler RV park is a great place to go for us, it’s close to our house, 45-115 minutes. It’s a good place to wake up at the beach. It’s not ideal for some. Across the street is the Hyperion wastewater treatment plant at certain times of the day and night, the smell of the plant invades the rv park. Above the rv park are planes, lots of airplanes from LAX. You have to stop a conversation becaus... Dockweiler RV park is a great place to go for us, it’s close to our house, 45-115 minutes. It’s a good place to wake up at the beach. It’s not ideal for some. Across the street is the Hyperion wastewater treatment plant at certain times of the day and night, the smell of the plant invades the rv park. Above the rv park are planes, lots of airplanes from LAX. You have to stop a conversation because of the noise of the planes. The water off the coast usually has high levels of bacteria. So, my personal review of Docweiler RV park, I love it. Vandenberg Air Force base had a launch of starlink satellites, it was awesome to watch from Docweiler, last picture.

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Willyam Moraes

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Willyam Moraes

Very good located, helped to park

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Heather Luikart

Mar 23, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Heather Luikart

Correct location for the RV park is 12001 Vista del Mar Playa del Rey, CA 90293

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Rafaeldiazphotos

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Rafaeldiazphotos

This places is good

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Jim Sander

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jim Sander

We stayed at Dockweiler RV Park this week and had a great experience overall. The location truly can’t be beat. You’re right on the beach with incredible ocean views and sunsets, and it’s just minutes from El Segundo where there are tons of great shops and places to eat. Everything you need is close by, which made our stay easy and convenient. One thing to be aware of is the constant sound of pla... We stayed at Dockweiler RV Park this week and had a great experience overall. The location truly can’t be beat. You’re right on the beach with incredible ocean views and sunsets, and it’s just minutes from El Segundo where there are tons of great shops and places to eat. Everything you need is close by, which made our stay easy and convenient. One thing to be aware of is the constant sound of planes taking off and landing from LAX. It happens all day and through the night. If you’re sensitive to noise, that’s something to consider. For us, once we got used to it, it became part of the experience. The beachfront setting, easy access, and proximity to restaurants and stores made it a memorable stay. We would definitely come back, especially for the unbeatable oceanfront location.

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Jim Sander

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jim Sander

We stayed at Dockweiler RV Park this week and had a great experience overall. The location truly can’t be beat. You’re right on the beach with incredible ocean views and sunsets, and it’s just minutes from El Segundo where there are tons of great shops and places to eat. Everything you need is close by, which made our stay easy and convenient. One thing to be aware of is the constant sound of pla... We stayed at Dockweiler RV Park this week and had a great experience overall. The location truly can’t be beat. You’re right on the beach with incredible ocean views and sunsets, and it’s just minutes from El Segundo where there are tons of great shops and places to eat. Everything you need is close by, which made our stay easy and convenient. One thing to be aware of is the constant sound of planes taking off and landing from LAX. It happens all day and through the night. If you’re sensitive to noise, that’s something to consider. For us, once we got used to it, it became part of the experience. The beachfront setting, easy access, and proximity to restaurants and stores made it a memorable stay. We would definitely come back, especially for the unbeatable oceanfront location.

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neil galang

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by neil galang

Please pay attention - book this RV park at your own risk. In hindsight, I should have paid attention to the more recent reviews about how this place is being ran. This place is being staffed by incompetent people at best, or scammers at worst. We arrived at the site just after 7pm hoping for a good night rest after a 6 hr non stop drive. Note that our reservation document states that the s... Please pay attention - book this RV park at your own risk. In hindsight, I should have paid attention to the more recent reviews about how this place is being ran. This place is being staffed by incompetent people at best, or scammers at worst. We arrived at the site just after 7pm hoping for a good night rest after a 6 hr non stop drive. Note that our reservation document states that the security guard would have the entry passes if we check in after 8pm (so we arrived way before this time). The security guards at the park’s main entrance and the RV park entrance just gave us a run around, asking us to go back and forth their stations , before finally declaring they couldn’t help us at all. They made us wait for other guards to come in so we stayed until 8pm before finally giving up. We ended up staying in the closest available hotel and spending >$300 because we have a dog and we had to pay parking. To be fair, the supervisor called me back a day after I called the office to raise the issue. He was apologetic and owned up to their incompetence. He agreed to refund the fees I already paid but was floored once again when he told me it usually takes 45 days for refund to be processed! Speaking of scam-like process!!!

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neil galang

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by neil galang

Please pay attention - book this RV park at your own risk. In hindsight, I should have paid attention to the more recent reviews about how this place is being ran. This place is being staffed by incompetent people at best, or scammers at worst. We arrived at the site just after 7pm hoping for a good night rest after a 6 hr non stop drive. Note that our reservation document states that the s... Please pay attention - book this RV park at your own risk. In hindsight, I should have paid attention to the more recent reviews about how this place is being ran. This place is being staffed by incompetent people at best, or scammers at worst. We arrived at the site just after 7pm hoping for a good night rest after a 6 hr non stop drive. Note that our reservation document states that the security guard would have the entry passes if we check in after 8pm (so we arrived way before this time). The security guards at the park’s main entrance and the RV park entrance just gave us a run around, asking us to go back and forth their stations , before finally declaring they couldn’t help us at all. They made us wait for other guards to come in so we stayed until 8pm before finally giving up. We ended up staying in the closest available hotel and spending >$300 because we have a dog and we had to pay parking. To be fair, the supervisor called me back a day after I called the office to raise the issue. He was apologetic and owned up to their incompetence. He agreed to refund the fees I already paid but was floored once again when he told me it usually takes 45 days for refund to be processed! Speaking of scam-like process!!!

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Jay Martin

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by Jay Martin

If you don’t mind staying at a camp site with absolute zero communication this is the place. Beautiful views and cheap price. Laundry is broken, the gate code switches and they don’t tell you so you can spend your night circling the parking lot until you find a guard or someone to tell you the new code. Parking is absolute trash and overflow parking is “down the beach” . The sewers are at the very... If you don’t mind staying at a camp site with absolute zero communication this is the place. Beautiful views and cheap price. Laundry is broken, the gate code switches and they don’t tell you so you can spend your night circling the parking lot until you find a guard or someone to tell you the new code. Parking is absolute trash and overflow parking is “down the beach” . The sewers are at the very front of the site too so unless you have 5 hoses to connect your sewer then you lose you entire length of the site having to pull forward to have the sewer hose in. Overall this place sucks and the staff willingness to help is about -1/10 Homeless people will come in and around your site to shower and nobody is around to do anything . They write parking tickets as well so follow those parking rules super well!

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Jay Martin

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by Jay Martin

If you don’t mind staying at a camp site with absolute zero communication this is the place. Beautiful views and cheap price. Laundry is broken, the gate code switches and they don’t tell you so you can spend your night circling the parking lot until you find a guard or someone to tell you the new code. Parking is absolute trash and overflow parking is “down the beach” . The sewers are at the very... If you don’t mind staying at a camp site with absolute zero communication this is the place. Beautiful views and cheap price. Laundry is broken, the gate code switches and they don’t tell you so you can spend your night circling the parking lot until you find a guard or someone to tell you the new code. Parking is absolute trash and overflow parking is “down the beach” . The sewers are at the very front of the site too so unless you have 5 hoses to connect your sewer then you lose you entire length of the site having to pull forward to have the sewer hose in. Overall this place sucks and the staff willingness to help is about -1/10 Homeless people will come in and around your site to shower and nobody is around to do anything . They write parking tickets as well so follow those parking rules super well!

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Miguel Breceda

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Miguel Breceda

Found this RV park last minute, confirmed availability over the phone, but they don't reserve over the phone, was able to get here before 6p and get a great spot right on the sand. Second is super friendly . Everything works great. Accessibility is so good and affordable

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Miguel Breceda

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Miguel Breceda

Found this RV park last minute, confirmed availability over the phone, but they don't reserve over the phone, was able to get here before 6p and get a great spot right on the sand. Second is super friendly . Everything works great. Accessibility is so good and affordable

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allison pineda

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by allison pineda

We stayed here for a little over a week, and unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We were never informed that the access codes for both the main entrance and the bathroom are changed weekly. On multiple occasions, we returned at night (once around 10 PM with a baby in the car) and were denied access because the codes had been changed without any notice. We also rented a different v... We stayed here for a little over a week, and unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We were never informed that the access codes for both the main entrance and the bathroom are changed weekly. On multiple occasions, we returned at night (once around 10 PM with a baby in the car) and were denied access because the codes had been changed without any notice. We also rented a different vehicle during our stay and were never told that we needed to update the license plate information. When I tried to get assistance at the front desk, the staff was rude and unhelpful. One evening, about 10 minutes after closing, I knocked to politely ask for the bathroom code since it is the only restroom near our parking spot. The employee appeared visibly annoyed, handed me a piece of paper with the code, and did not offer any apology—even after I explained how frustrating the repeated issues had been. Overall, the customer service was very poor. The staff seemed indifferent and unfriendly, and it felt like they did not care about the guests’ experience. We would not stay here again, and I would advise future guests to be prepared for a lack of communication and poor attitude from the staff.

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allison pineda

Mar 18, 2026

1.0

Google Review by allison pineda

We stayed here for a little over a week, and unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We were never informed that the access codes for both the main entrance and the bathroom are changed weekly. On multiple occasions, we returned at night (once around 10 PM with a baby in the car) and were denied access because the codes had been changed without any notice. We also rented a different v... We stayed here for a little over a week, and unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We were never informed that the access codes for both the main entrance and the bathroom are changed weekly. On multiple occasions, we returned at night (once around 10 PM with a baby in the car) and were denied access because the codes had been changed without any notice. We also rented a different vehicle during our stay and were never told that we needed to update the license plate information. When I tried to get assistance at the front desk, the staff was rude and unhelpful. One evening, about 10 minutes after closing, I knocked to politely ask for the bathroom code since it is the only restroom near our parking spot. The employee appeared visibly annoyed, handed me a piece of paper with the code, and did not offer any apology—even after I explained how frustrating the repeated issues had been. Overall, the customer service was very poor. The staff seemed indifferent and unfriendly, and it felt like they did not care about the guests’ experience. We would not stay here again, and I would advise future guests to be prepared for a lack of communication and poor attitude from the staff.

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